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California
fromLos Angeles Times
20 hours ago

Driver wounded in shooting on 105 Freeway, prompting extended closure of eastbound lanes

A shooting on the 105 Freeway left a driver critically injured and caused significant traffic disruptions.
#ice
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 days ago
US news

Man shot by ICE agents in Patterson charged with assault with deadly weapon

Carlos Mendoza Hernandez faces federal charges for allegedly assaulting an ICE agent with his car during a traffic stop.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago
Los Angeles

ICE agents in Northern California shoot man after he allegedly tries to run them over

ICE officers shot a murder suspect in California after he allegedly attempted to run over an officer with his vehicle.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
7 hours ago

California plaintiff in lawsuit challenging immigration raids arrested by ICE

ICE arrested a plaintiff in an immigration lawsuit, raising concerns of retaliation and prompting an emergency petition for his release.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

ICE agent charged with assault in Minnesota for allegedly pointing gun at motorists

An ICE agent has been charged with assault for allegedly pointing a gun at people in a car on a Minneapolis highway.
US news
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 days ago

Man shot by ICE agents in Patterson charged with assault with deadly weapon

Carlos Mendoza Hernandez faces federal charges for allegedly assaulting an ICE agent with his car during a traffic stop.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

ICE agents in Northern California shoot man after he allegedly tries to run them over

ICE officers shot a murder suspect in California after he allegedly attempted to run over an officer with his vehicle.
#california
fromBoston.com
4 hours ago

4 arrested in brazen daytime shooting near downtown Haverhill

A shooting occurred in downtown Haverhill at around 11:30 a.m., damaging property but causing no injuries. Haverhill police discovered numerous shell casings at the scene.
East Bay (California)
Healthcare
fromLos Angeles Times
12 hours ago

California was warned of shocking hospice fraud. Inaction allowed problems to persist

California officials have failed to stop widespread hospice fraud despite promises of reform and ongoing investigations into the industry.
#nypd
fromNew York Daily News
2 days ago
New York City

NYPD cops on modified duty for wild caught-on-video Brooklyn liquor store clash with suspect

NYPD officers were placed on modified duty after a violent arrest caught on camera in a Brooklyn liquor store.
Upper West Side
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Video Shows NYPD Cop on Horseback Chasing Purse Snatcher

A mounted NYPD officer and his horse successfully apprehended a purse snatcher in NYC after a chase captured on body cam video.
Brooklyn
from710 WOR
1 day ago

NYPD Detectives On Modified Duty After Brooklyn Incident | 710 WOR

Two NYPD detectives are under investigation for violently arresting an innocent man, leading to public outcry and calls for justice.
New York City
fromNew York Daily News
2 days ago

NYPD cops on modified duty for wild caught-on-video Brooklyn liquor store clash with suspect

NYPD officers were placed on modified duty after a violent arrest caught on camera in a Brooklyn liquor store.
Mission District
fromSan Jose Inside
2 days ago

San Jose Police Arrest Suspect for Four Assaults in Less than Two Months

David Martinez was arrested for multiple unprovoked assaults on citizens, including attacks on elderly men, and brandishing a machete.
SF politics
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 day ago

Op-ed: Public safety and fairness are not expendable budget items - San Jose Spotlight

Budget cuts in Santa Clara County threaten the effectiveness of the District Attorney's and Public Defender's Offices, impacting public safety and legal representation.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

An immigration agent shot out his eye at a 'No Kings' rally. His lawyers plan to file claim against Homeland Security

A USC student was shot and blinded by a DHS officer during a protest, prompting a federal civil rights lawsuit against the agency.
Privacy professionals
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 days ago

Another lawsuit targets San Jose's license plate cameras - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose residents filed a federal lawsuit against the city's automated license plate reader program, claiming it violates Fourth Amendment rights.
#hit-and-run
SOMA, SF
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

Video Suggests SoMa Hit-and-Run Death Was Intentional

A hit-and-run incident in SoMa resulted in the death of a man, with the driver fleeing the scene and later arrested for homicide.
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

San Francisco man facing homicide charges in SoMa hit-and-run

A man was arrested for a hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian in San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood.
SOMA, SF
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

Video Suggests SoMa Hit-and-Run Death Was Intentional

A hit-and-run incident in SoMa resulted in the death of a man, with the driver fleeing the scene and later arrested for homicide.
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

San Francisco man facing homicide charges in SoMa hit-and-run

A man was arrested for a hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian in San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

A girl accused her relative of abuse. Then LAPD linked him to a rape unsolved for decades

DNA testing linked a suspect in a recent child abuse case to a 1997 sexual assault in Koreatown.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago

Pedestrian dead after being struck by vehicle in Mississauga: police | CBC News

A man had been hit and was pronounced dead at the scene, they said. Police said on social media that the driver and vehicle stayed behind at the scene.
Canada news
Cars
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Corvette veers off L.A. County freeway, flies into Maserati dealership

A Corvette crashed into a car dealership after veering off the 60 Freeway, with the incident captured on video.
Skiing
fromsfist.com
3 days ago

New Hill Bomb Event Pops Up on Telegraph Hill, Lots of Cops Show Up

A new skateboard hill-bomb event occurred on Montgomery Street, inspired by past events, but was not city-sanctioned and had more police than participants.
NYC politics
fromwww.foxnews.com
4 days ago

Gubernatorial candidate vows to pardon cop convicted of manslaughter in death of fleeing suspect

Bruce Blakeman plans to pardon Sgt. Erik Duran, convicted of manslaughter for the death of a fleeing suspect, calling the sentence unjust.
#police-pursuit
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Police responding to reports of shooting near Sepulveda Middle School

"We are currently gathering details on this incident," said school police spokesman Jorge Herrera. "We can confirm the shooting occurred off campus adjacent to Sepulveda Middle School."
Los Angeles
#san-francisco
SF politics
fromMission Local
2 days ago

SFPD police chief and watchdog to be evaluated following Mission Local reporting

The San Francisco police commission will evaluate Chief Derrick Lew and Paul Henderson after nearly 10 years without reviews.
Mission District
fromsfist.com
3 days ago

Police Arrest Mercedes Driver Suspected In Fatal SoMa Hit-and-Run, With Baby In Car

A Mercedes driver, not a pickup truck driver, was arrested for fatally striking a man in San Francisco.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

Suspect Flees SoMa Traffic Stop, Leads Police on Chase Onto Bay Bridge at Rush Hour

A stolen vehicle chase by San Francisco police ended on the Bay Bridge, resulting in the suspect's arrest amid heavy traffic.
SF politics
fromMission Local
2 days ago

SFPD police chief and watchdog to be evaluated following Mission Local reporting

The San Francisco police commission will evaluate Chief Derrick Lew and Paul Henderson after nearly 10 years without reviews.
Mission District
fromsfist.com
3 days ago

Police Arrest Mercedes Driver Suspected In Fatal SoMa Hit-and-Run, With Baby In Car

A Mercedes driver, not a pickup truck driver, was arrested for fatally striking a man in San Francisco.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

Suspect Flees SoMa Traffic Stop, Leads Police on Chase Onto Bay Bridge at Rush Hour

A stolen vehicle chase by San Francisco police ended on the Bay Bridge, resulting in the suspect's arrest amid heavy traffic.
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

Thursday Morning What's Up: Yolo County Explosion Defendants Make Court Appearance

Six individuals have been indicted in connection with a fireworks explosion in Yolo County, with court appearances scheduled for the defendants, including former sheriff's lieutenant Sam Machado.
California
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
1 day ago

NYPD and Brooklyn DA Joint Public Safety Announcement

NYPD Commissioner and Brooklyn DA to announce important public safety initiative.
#police-misconduct
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago
Law

Former O.C. cop used database to track woman, contacted her thousands of times, prosecutors say

A former police officer pleaded guilty to unauthorized computer access and harassment in a case involving an extramarital relationship.
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 days ago
Los Angeles

I-Team talks with homeless man at center of San Leandro police 'dumping' controversy

San Leandro police violently detained a homeless man, Shaquille Coleman, and dumped him seven miles away in Oakland despite no crime being committed.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Former O.C. cop used database to track woman, contacted her thousands of times, prosecutors say

A former police officer pleaded guilty to unauthorized computer access and harassment in a case involving an extramarital relationship.
Los Angeles
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 days ago

I-Team talks with homeless man at center of San Leandro police 'dumping' controversy

San Leandro police violently detained a homeless man, Shaquille Coleman, and dumped him seven miles away in Oakland despite no crime being committed.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Two dogs stabbed, one killed while defending historic L.A. cemetery, says heartbroken owner

The cemetery in Compton faces financial hardship and violence from thieves, leading the owner to consider selling after the death of her dog.
#oakland
East Bay (California)
fromThe Mercury News
3 days ago

Eye on the Hills: City of Oakland's Sunday parking tickets start for real

Oakland has begun Sunday meter enforcement, issuing $64 fines, while many motorists remain unaware of the new rules and free parking options.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Mercury News
3 days ago

Eye on the Hills: City of Oakland's Sunday parking tickets start for real

Oakland has begun Sunday meter enforcement, issuing $64 fines, while many motorists remain unaware of the new rules and free parking options.
#burglary
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

A rash of home burglaries reported in the San Fernando Valley, including an assault on a resident

Five home burglaries occurred in six days in the San Fernando Valley, including one incident involving an assault on a resident.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

A rash of home burglaries reported in the San Fernando Valley, including an assault on a resident

Five home burglaries occurred in six days in the San Fernando Valley, including one incident involving an assault on a resident.
California
fromReuters
1 year ago

How California fights fires from the skies

Firefighters in Los Angeles are combating severe wildfires with a large fleet of aerial firefighting aircraft.
Boston
fromNewsday
1 week ago

Driver in stolen vehicle leads state troopers on Southern State Parkway chase

A driver of a stolen vehicle was arrested after leading police on a pursuit, resulting in minor injuries to two troopers.
SF politics
fromKqed
1 day ago

Surveillance Footage Sheds Light on Mass Use-of-Force Incident at Women's Prison | KQED

Officers formed a skirmish line in a chow hall, raising concerns about the use of force against incarcerated women.
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
2 days ago

Caltrans to close 1.6 miles of I-80 in SF. 'It's going to be crazy.'

Caltrans is closing a section of Interstate 80 for 55 hours, urging drivers to use alternate routes due to expected congestion.
Mission District
fromMission Local
2 days ago

SFMTA is cracking down on sidewalk parking-and in Bayview, it's coming with cops

Residents of Bayview express frustration over aggressive parking enforcement and its impact on community relations with police.
#law-enforcement
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Former Orange County sheriff's deputy had child sexual abuse images on his phone, prosecutors say

A former Orange County sheriff's deputy faces charges for possessing child sexual abuse material and misusing a police database for personal reasons.
California
fromCalifornia Post
5 days ago

Elite cop caught swiping on dating app during fatal standoff where Batman-like gadget deployed

A sheriff's deputy was filmed using a dating app during a standoff with an armed suspect, prompting an internal investigation by the department.
California
fromCalifornia Post
2 weeks ago

California sheriff's department to utilize Batman-like gadget to halt car chases

Riverside County Sheriff's Department will use the Grappler device to safely stop fleeing vehicles, inspired by Batman's gadgets.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Former Orange County sheriff's deputy had child sexual abuse images on his phone, prosecutors say

A former Orange County sheriff's deputy faces charges for possessing child sexual abuse material and misusing a police database for personal reasons.
California
fromCalifornia Post
5 days ago

Elite cop caught swiping on dating app during fatal standoff where Batman-like gadget deployed

A sheriff's deputy was filmed using a dating app during a standoff with an armed suspect, prompting an internal investigation by the department.
California
fromCalifornia Post
2 weeks ago

California sheriff's department to utilize Batman-like gadget to halt car chases

Riverside County Sheriff's Department will use the Grappler device to safely stop fleeing vehicles, inspired by Batman's gadgets.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Brush fire in Riverside County triggers evacuations, damages at least one home

The Yearling fire in Jurupa Valley grew to 34 acres, damaging one home and prompting evacuations, with 110 personnel responding.
fromSFGATE
2 days ago

California man drowns in Colorado River while trying to recover his hat

Emergency crews arrived at the river near Davis Camp at about 11:15 a.m. on Monday for a possible drowning, having received reports that a man failed to resurface after entering the water from a pontoon boat.
California
Mission District
fromsfist.com
3 days ago

DA Charges Driver Accused of Killing Toddler In Mission Bay With Vehicular Manslaughter

A driver was charged with vehicular manslaughter after fatally striking a two-year-old in a crosswalk in Mission Bay.
SF parents
fromMission Local
3 days ago

More than 400 people in S.F. have sought to self-deport, many with no good options

Victoria Hernandez fled Colombia due to threats and violence, and now faces deportation from the U.S., prompting her to self-deport back to Colombia.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Man killed in stabbing attack near Union Station in downtown Los Angeles

A man was found suffering from multiple stab wounds outside Union Station in downtown Los Angeles. The incident occurred around 5:30 a.m. on Alameda Street.
Los Angeles
SF parents
fromPadailypost
4 days ago

Fired Sheriff files defamation claim against county

Christina Corpus claims her removal as San Mateo County Sheriff was due to a defamation campaign, not misconduct.
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Police car chases result in 8 deaths around US in less than a week

In 2023, a report from the Police Executive Research Forum called for police to put the brakes on car chases unless a violent crime has been committed and the suspect poses an imminent threat. The report noted a spike in fatalities and an increase in pursuits by some departments, including in Houston and New York City.
US news
Mission District
fromsfist.com
3 days ago

Police Activity Disrupts Traffic at Mission and South Van Ness

Police activity disrupted traffic at South Van Ness and Mission Street, prompting alerts and bus service interruptions.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

'Where is your daughter?' intruder shouts in viral Ring video of California home break-in

A man violently attempted to break into a family's home in Fairfield, California, but was confronted and arrested by the homeowner.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Pre-dawn Rosemead street takeover ends with four hospitalized with gunshots

Four people were hospitalized with gunshot wounds during a street takeover in Rosemead, with all victims in stable condition as investigations continue.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Riverside cop seemingly on dating app amid standoff sparks investigation

A Riverside County deputy was seen using a dating app during a standoff with a grand theft suspect, prompting an internal investigation.
US news
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

Pursuit by Sheriff's Deputies Ends In Fiery Crash Outside Travis Air Force Base, Killing Two

Two people died in a crash after fleeing from police near Travis Air Force Base.
California
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Multiple people face charges, including murder, in California fireworks blast

Multiple individuals face murder charges related to a fireworks-warehouse explosion in California that resulted in seven fatalities and two injuries.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

One person killed after a police chase on the 5 Freeway in East L.A.

A police officer-involved shooting occurred after a pursuit on the 5 Freeway, resulting in one person being killed.
San Francisco
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago

S.F. Judge Decides Utterly Reckless Driving is Not a Serious Crime - Streetsblog San Francisco

Judge Chan's ruling allows Mary Fong Lau to avoid jail time despite causing a fatal accident, raising concerns about accountability for reckless driving.
California
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

Calif. sheriff's deputy spots fuse of 'active' bomb during traffic stop

A traffic stop revealed an active pipe bomb in a vehicle, leading to the arrest of the suspect on multiple charges.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Two dead in Pomona police pursuit stemming from domestic violence call

A domestic violence call in Pomona led to a police pursuit, resulting in two fatalities and the arrest of suspect Marshall Judson.
#sonoma-county
fromKqed
2 weeks ago
California

Court Orders California Sheriff to Release Personnel Records in Watchdog Investigation | KQED

California
fromKqed
2 weeks ago

Court Orders California Sheriff to Release Personnel Records in Watchdog Investigation | KQED

Sonoma County Sheriff's Office must comply with subpoenas from civilian oversight board for whistleblower investigation into alleged misconduct.
California
fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago

High-Speed Chase Through Santa Rosa Ends In Rollover Crash Into Vineyard

A vehicle pursuit in Sonoma County ended safely with the suspect in custody after a helicopter assisted in the chase.
US politics
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

"Stop Super Speeders Act" Takes Aim at California's Most Dangerous Drivers - Streetsblog California

Assembly Bill 2276 would require high-speed offenders to install active intelligent speed assistance devices in vehicles as a condition of regaining driving privileges through a statewide pilot program.
fromsfist.com
4 weeks ago

Felon Leads Authorities on Wrong-Way Pursuit With Four Flat Tires on East Bay Highway

The driver ran over spike strips at Hercules Avenue and San Pablo Avenue, puncturing all four tires, but continued driving 30 to 40 mph the wrong way on surface streets.
California
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Carpool lane cheater fail: 'Nice try - but jackets don't count,' CHP says

A California Highway Patrol officer caught a driver using a jacket wrapped around a passenger seat headrest to illegally use the carpool lane, resulting in a citation exceeding $400.
California
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Ex-CHP officer faces murder charges in explosive crash that killed 4

A former CHP officer and a woman driving under the influence face murder charges for a fatal I-605 crash that killed four people through a chain of collisions.
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Op/Ed: The Cameras We Fear and the Speed We Ignore - Streetsblog California

Both technologies involve cameras mounted on poles designed to read license plates, and at a moment when Americans are rightly more alert to the dangers of unchecked surveillance, it makes sense that people would approach any new camera with skepticism. But similarity at the surface is not sameness in design. These systems are built for different purposes, governed by different statutes, and constrained by different guardrails.
San Francisco
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

California Highway Patrol officer charged with murder over L.A. crash that killed four

A former California Highway Patrol officer was charged with murder for causing a chain-reaction crash at 130 mph that killed four people on the 605 Freeway.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

San Francisco cop injured during Oakland traffic stop

Around 3:50 p.m., an officer assigned to the San Francisco Police Department's Community Violence Reduction Team tried to stop the suspect in the 800 block of 47th Street, SFPD said in a news release. The Oakland Police Department said the suspect was wanted for multiple felonies. The suspect attempted to flee and hit the officer with his vehicle, San Francisco police said. The officer was taken to an area hospital with injuries that were not considered life-threatening.
US news
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

SF Police Car Crashes Into Bystander Vehicle During Chase, Injuring Driver

There was a crash early Friday morning at the edge of Pacific Heights in which an SFPD vehicle collided with a car while it was chasing down a different vehicle. As ABC 7 reports, the collision happened around 7:30 am at the intersection of Divisadero and Pine streets, following a chase that began in the area of Geary Boulevard and St. Joseph's Avenue, about six blocks away in Anza Vista.
San Francisco
US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

San Jose: Police department realigns districts to streamline patrol response

San Jose will redraw patrol districts Nov. 8, reducing districts from 16 to 12 and assigning officers to whole districts to improve response.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Driver injured after SF police collide with car while in pursuit of another vehicle

Two SFPD officers crashed during a pursuit of a stolen vehicle; a driver was hospitalized and the suspect's car was later found abandoned in Oakland.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

High-speed chase of homicide suspect ends in suicide near LAX, police say

A suspect fleeing a Camarillo homicide led police on a high-speed chase exceeding 100 mph and later died by suicide near LAX.
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